Pet-Friendly Hotels in Indianapolis for Families
12 family-friendly hotels with pet friendly in Indianapolis . Handpicked for families who want the best.
Pet-friendly hotels in Indianapolis let a family travel with its dog, and twelve of the hotels we checked list pets as allowed. They range from Hilton suites in Greenwood and Keystone to the Westin and InterContinental downtown, plus Bottleworks Hotel and Ironworks Hotel Indy. Most of the twelve are also family-ready, with kitchens, free breakfasts or indoor pools, so a dog does not mean giving up the features that make a trip with children manageable. The honest limit: the listings do not give pet fees, weight limits or room rules, so call before you book and confirm.
Indianapolis suits dog owners better than most Midwest cities. Holliday Park, 9 km from Home 2 Suites Northwest, and Old City Park, 5 km from Home2 Suites Greenwood, offer green space, and the Cultural Trail gives a downtown walking line.
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🐕Why Indianapolis is Great for Hotels with Pet Friendly
Travelling with a pet changes the route. The suburban Hilton and Marriott suites give grass, parking and a short walk to the car, while the downtown hotels put children, dog and stroller one lift from the street. The dog's routine decides the hotel first, the children's routine second.
Logistics come first. Home 2 Suites Northwest, Hampton Inn & Suites West Speedway, Home2 Suites Airport, Hampton Inn & Suites Keystone and Home2 Suites Greenwood list parking and pets allowed, so the dog stays near the car. Homewood Suites Downtown adds a full kitchen and a free hot breakfast, which helps when the dog needs an early walk and the children need an early meal. Each pet policy needs a check for fees before arrival. Downtown and suburban stays differ for a dog. The Westin and InterContinental put the dog, children and stroller within one lift of the street, near Circle Centre Mall and the Indiana Convention Center, while suburban suites give on-site parking and open ground close by. It is worth asking which pet rooms are on the ground floor.
Activities follow the dog. Families at Residence Inn Greenwood can reach Old City Park and the Indiana War Memorial, while the Westin and InterContinental downtown sit near Circle Centre Mall and the Indiana State Museum. Ironworks Hotel Indy lets owners step out to the north-side boutiques, and the Fashion Mall at Keystone is under a mile away. Older children can walk the dog in the evenings, while younger ones nap in the room. Parks and trails help. Holliday Park lies 9 km from Home 2 Suites Northwest and Old City Park 5 km from Home2 Suites Greenwood, and the Indianapolis Cultural Trail links downtown on foot. Early mornings belong to the dog, when Indiana summers are cooler, and pool time to the afternoon.
Budget favours the suburbs. Home2 Suites and Hampton Inn & Suites rooms include a refrigerator and a microwave, and many serve a free breakfast, so the food bill stays low while pet fees, if any, are the extra. Downtown hotels such as the Westin and InterContinental charge for the location and, at the InterContinental, for off-site parking. Bottleworks and Ironworks, rated 9.5, sit at the boutique end. Several of the twelve also list an indoor pool, a free breakfast or a full kitchen, which means a family can pick the pet-friendly hotel and still keep the rest of the routine. Ironworks Hotel Indy and Bottleworks Hotel, both rated 9.5, are the boutique choices, with room service and a spa or wellness tag.
Parent's take
Early on a Sunday, a parent at Home2 Suites Greenwood takes the dog out for a walk to Old City Park, 5 km away by car, while the children sleep. Back at the hotel, the buffet breakfast with juice, cheese and fruit is waiting, and the older child holds the lead for the walk back to the car. The pool opens after the check-out hour.
Our Top 12 Picks
Hotels in Indianapolis with pet friendly, sorted by guest rating.
Bottleworks Hotel
Indianapolis
Wonderful
241 reviews
Spa facilities with a steam room and massage services set this 4-star hotel on Massachusetts Avenue apart, and a kids club is listed in its facilities. Rooms have minibars, work desks and free WiFi, and room service, a fitness centre and a bar are on site. The Murat Egyptian Room is under 1 km away. Pets are allowed. Guests rate it 9.5.
Why families love Bottleworks Hotel
Families staying here will find the only kids club listed among these 17 hotels, a game room and a spa for parents once children are asleep. Lucas Oil Stadium is 3.2 km away and the Indiana War Memorial a 16-minute walk. No pool is listed. Bookings for the spa are worth asking about before arrival.
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Indianapolis
Wonderful
297 reviews
A rooftop lounge, two restaurants and 15,000 square feet of on-site shopping set this 4-star boutique hotel on the north side apart. Rooms have rustic decor, walk-in showers and a bathrobe, and a spa and wellness centre is listed. The Fashion Mall at Keystone is under a mile away. Pets are allowed and parking is free. Guests rate it 9.5.
Why families love Ironworks Hotel Indy
Families staying here will find local boutiques and restaurants inside the building, which makes a rainy afternoon easy, plus free parking and room service. The adult-leaning rooftop lounge and boutique design suit parents more than toddlers. No pool is listed, and the zoo and the Speedway are each a 25-minute drive.
Wonderful
59 reviews
An indoor swimming pool and a continental buffet breakfast with warm dishes headline this 3-star Residence Inn in Greenwood. The property adds a bar, an outdoor fireplace, a picnic area, barbecue facilities, a minimarket and luggage storage. Pets are allowed and free WiFi covers the building. Old City Park and the Indiana War Memorial are listed nearby. Guests rate it 9.5.
Why families love Residence Inn by Marriott Indianapolis South/Greenwood
Families staying here will find a pool open regardless of weather, a breakfast with hot dishes and a picnic area with barbecues for a relaxed evening meal. The minimarket covers forgotten supplies. Lucas Oil Stadium and the convention centre are 18 km north and the airport 25 km, so this is a drive-everywhere base.
InterContinental Indianapolis by IHG
Indianapolis
Wonderful
43 reviews
Walk-in showers in every private bathroom and a restaurant serving French and American dishes mark this 4-star InterContinental in the city centre. The Indiana Convention Center is 8 minutes on foot and Lucas Oil Stadium 13 minutes. The Indiana State Museum and the Children's Museum of Indianapolis are nearby. Pets are allowed, and a concierge and a fitness centre are on site.
Why families love InterContinental Indianapolis by IHG
Families staying here will find a concierge for getting around, a restaurant with breakfast, lunch and dinner, and short walks to the stadium and the convention centre. Parking is paid and off site, which adds to the bill. No pool is listed. This is a central base for parents who plan days around museums.
Wonderful
128 reviews
A 5-minute walk to Lucas Oil Stadium and fully equipped kitchens in spacious rooms define this 3-star TownePlace Suites downtown. Each room has a sofa bed and a work desk. The hotel adds a fitness centre, a bar, an outdoor fireplace, a picnic area and barbecue facilities. Pets are allowed. The Indiana State Museum and the Children's Museum of Indianapolis are nearby.
Why families love TownePlace Suites by Marriott Indianapolis Downtown
Families staying here will find a full kitchen, a sofa bed and a stadium on foot, which is rare at this price tier. The picnic area and barbecues suit an easy dinner. No pool is listed, so the wellness tag here means a fitness centre. Guests rate it 9.1 for location, cleanliness and attentive staff.
Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown
Indianapolis
Wonderful
393 reviews
Full kitchens in every suite and a free daily hot breakfast define this 3-star Homewood Suites in downtown Indianapolis. A free weekday evening reception with a light meal, a free grocery shopping service and family rooms add to the offer. Bankers Life Fieldhouse is within walking distance. Pets are allowed and a game room is listed. Guests rate the location 9.7 for couples.
Why families love Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown
Families staying here will find a full kitchen and a hot breakfast that cover two meals a day, which matters most for children with fixed routines. The evening reception can stand in for dinner on a tired night. Walking distance to the arena helps. No pool is listed, so this is a downtown pick for suites rather than splashing.
Home2 Suites By Hilton Indianapolis Greenwood
Indianapolis
Excellent
181 reviews
A dishwasher in the room and an indoor swimming pool mark this 3-star Home2 Suites in Greenwood, south of Indianapolis. Rooms add a refrigerator, microwave, sofa bed and work desk, and a continental buffet breakfast includes cheese, fruit and juice. A fitness centre and 24-hour front desk complete the list. Pets are allowed. Old City Park is 5 km away.
Why families love Home2 Suites By Hilton Indianapolis Greenwood
Families staying here will find a kitchen setup that works for week-long trips: dishwasher, microwave and refrigerator, plus a sofa bed for an extra child. The indoor pool gives a dependable bedtime routine. Lucas Oil Stadium and the convention centre are 18 km north, so Greenwood suits parents who drive and want value over location.
The Westin Indianapolis
Indianapolis
Excellent
178 reviews
A covered sky-bridge joins this 4-star Westin to Circle Centre Mall and the Indiana Convention Center, so the downtown core stays reachable in rain or snow. Rooms carry flat-screen TVs and a refrigerator, and the restaurant serves oven-baked pizzas. The Indianapolis Zoo is 1.2 miles away and a 10-minute walk reaches the IUPUI campus. Pets are allowed.
Why families love The Westin Indianapolis
Families staying here will find pizza on the menu, a refrigerator in the room and a sky-bridge that keeps strollers dry on the way to the mall. The zoo is 1.2 miles off, short enough for a taxi. The sports lounge runs the largest TV screens downtown, so ask for a room away from it if bedtime is early.
Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis West Speedway
Indianapolis
Excellent
241 reviews
Indoor swimming pool plus a family-friendly American restaurant make this 3-star Hampton the practical pick near Indianapolis Motor Speedway, 4.1 km away. Rooms have private bathrooms, flat-screen TVs and work desks, and free private parking is on site. A fitness room and a bar complete the ground floor. Pets are allowed and the airport is 9 km off.
Why families love Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis West Speedway
Families staying here will find a restaurant on the premises, which saves a car ride at dinnertime, and an indoor pool for the hour before bedtime. Free parking helps when the car is full of luggage. Lucas Oil Stadium is 12 km away, so downtown sightseeing means a drive, with strollers and bags in the boot.
Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis-Keystone, IN
Indianapolis
Excellent
150 reviews
A complimentary American buffet breakfast and an indoor swimming pool define this 3-star Hampton on the Keystone side of Indianapolis. Rooms have balconies, sofa beds, microwaves and refrigerators, and the property adds an outdoor fireplace, a minimarket and an electric vehicle charging station. Free parking is on site. Pets are allowed. The Children's Museum is nearby.
Why families love Hampton Inn & Suites Indianapolis-Keystone, IN
Families staying here will find a microwave and refrigerator in every room, a free breakfast with pastries and fruit, and a pool that does not depend on weather. Balcony rooms give parents a place to sit while children sleep. Lucas Oil Stadium is 21 km away, so downtown days need a car and a plan.
Home2 Suites By Hilton Indianapolis Airport
Indianapolis
Excellent
154 reviews
Interconnected rooms and an indoor swimming pool set this 3-star Home2 Suites near the airport apart. Each room has a sofa bed, tea and coffee maker, free WiFi and a TV. A continental buffet breakfast comes with the stay, and an outdoor fireplace, barbecue facilities and a bar fill the evening. Pets are allowed. The airport is 13 km away.
Why families love Home2 Suites By Hilton Indianapolis Airport
Families staying here will find interconnected rooms, which lets two adults and older children sleep behind separate doors, and a buffet breakfast that removes one meal from the day. The indoor pool covers cold months. Lucas Oil Stadium and the Indianapolis Zoo are both 17 km away, so most outings need a car.
Home 2 Suites By Hilton Indianapolis Northwest
Indianapolis
Excellent
166 reviews
Indoor swimming pool and in-room kitchenettes anchor this 3-star Hilton on the northwest side of Indianapolis. Rooms add sofa beds, refrigerators and tea and coffee makers, and the hotel keeps an outdoor fireplace, a fitness room and barbecue facilities for evenings. Pets are allowed. Holliday Park sits 9 km away and St. Vincent Hospital 3.2 km.
Why families love Home 2 Suites By Hilton Indianapolis Northwest
Families staying here will find an indoor pool that works in any season and a kitchenette that handles bottles, snacks and late leftovers. Sofa beds stretch a room for a child. Downtown is 19 km away, so plan on driving to Lucas Oil Stadium and the museums. Parents who want to walk to dinner should look elsewhere.
💡Tips for Choosing a Hotel with Pet Friendly in Indianapolis
- 1Phone the hotel before booking and ask for the pet fee, weight limit and number of pets, because the listings only confirm that pets are allowed.
- 2Request a ground-floor or exterior-corridor room at Home2 Suites or Hampton Inn & Suites, so early and late walks do not wake the children.
- 3Bring a travel bowl and bedding. Hotels with kitchens, such as Homewood Suites Downtown and TownePlace Suites Downtown, let you rinse a bowl, but none lists pet supplies.
- 4Plan one dog-free day for the Children's Museum of Indianapolis and the zoo, check each venue's pet rules, and use the hotel and the parks for the rest of the stay.
- 5Keep the dog off beds and furniture where the policy asks, and pack a lint roller, since sofa beds in suites sit in the same space where your children sleep.
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